Video Library

MaineDOT Videos and PSA’s

• MaineDOT Videos and PSA' s on the State of Maine Media Center Website

Free Videos Loaned from Maine Local Roads Center

New Videos

• Maint./Operations
  • Meeting the Challenge (MO-21): is meant to provide instruction on proper gravel road maintenance techniques, either as a stand-alone tutorial or as an instructor’s tool to introduce the topics. DVD format only- 22 minutes - you can also view clips of this video (note you need a high speed internet connection for this) at Minnesota LTAP website: http://www.mnltap.umn.edu/resources/videos/GravelRoadMaintenance/
  • The Changing Strategies & Technologies of Snowfighting (MO-48) - (This 20 minute, four part video presents research MaineDOT has done with: Road Weather Information Systems, Salt Brine making and use, Salt placement - Centerline vs. Wheel path and Bounce & Scatter. " 7 types of spreaders control tested").
• Safety/Traffic
  • Digging Dangers V; Taking the Offensive (ST-18) - This video provides excavators the steps to take to avoid damaging underground lines. Working around "marked" lines is discussed as well.
  • Seeing is Believing: Safety Exposing Buried Utilities(ST-19) - Ok, the utilities are marked, now how do I safety and efficiently and cost effective ways in damage-free digging. Vacuum systems, trench & trenchless systems as well as hand digging is presented.

Video Tapes

These videotapes (½ " VHS format) are available at no charge for in-house training from the Maine Local Roads Center. If you have access to a VCR, we will loan you a maximum of two tapes per request for a TWO-WEEK PERIOD.

 DVD's

Newer videos are available in DVD format and are loaned out same as video tapes above you will need to have a DVD player to view.

Current List of Videos Available

• The list of media and videos in the video Library (PDF)

Other Areas of Interest

• Another source of Electrical Safety Videos available to Maine Municipalities thru "Safety Works"at their web site: http://www.state.me.us/labor/bls/videolst.htm#Electrical
• For videos on Erosion and Sedimentation Control, Stormwater Management or other Nonpoint Source subjects visit DEP's lending library at the "Nonpoint Source Training and Resource Center" at the following website: http://www.maine.gov/dep/blwq/training/index.htm

Ordering Information

Please include your Name, Address, municipality and Telephone Number for your order.  You can order your selections by: phone 207-624-3270, 1-800-498-9133, Fax 207-624-3301, email local.web@maine.gov or mail  to: Maine Department of Transportation, Bureau of Planning, Community Services Division, 16 State House Station, Augusta, Maine, 04333-0016

This page last updated on 6/21/11